Core Bites: June 14

Friday

Jun 14, 2013 at 4:00 AM

Dashboard Blue at Music on Main StreetThe Music on Main Street concert series continues with Dashboard Blue from 7 to 9 p.m. June 21 at the Visitors Information Center, 201 S. Main St., Hendersonville. Dashboard Blue is based in Asheville. The group's repertoire includes songs such as "Brown Eyed Girl," "Stand by Me," "Drive My Car," "My Girl," "Rock Around the Clock" and "I Love Beach Music." Members of the band are Rex Cutshall, Thomas Mitchell, Frank Saine, George Schuler and Will Springer. The Hendersonville Antique Car Club will showcase vintage and antique cars. The 15th annual Music on Main Street concert series will be held every Friday evening through Aug. 16 at the Visitors Information Center.The seating area opens after 5:30 p.m.; early admission is prohibited. No animals, alcoholic beverages or coolers allowed. Admission is free.In case of inclement weather, the concert will be postponed until 8 p.m.; if the weather does not improve, the performance will be canceled. Call 828-693-9708, 800-828-4244 or visit www.historichender sonville.org for more information.

Musical ‘Tribute to Peter, Paul and Mary'The Flat Rock Playhouse's Music on the Rock concert series continues with "A Tribute to Peter, Paul and Mary" through June 22 at Playhouse Downtown, 125 S. Main St., in Hendersonville.Few American folk groups lasted longer or amassed a more loyal following than Peter, Paul and Mary. The trio won five Grammys, produced 13 Top 40 hits, of which six ascended into the Top 10, as well as eight gold and five platinum albums. Sam Sherwood returns to Playhouse Downtown after appearing in the cast of "Cotton Patch Gospel," where he showcased his numerous talents as a singer, actor, dancer and multi-instrumentalist. Michael Lanning's distinctive, yet versatile, style made him a top session vocalist for national television and radio commercials for longer than a decade. He starred in both the Tony-nominated Broadway and National Tour productions of composer Frank Wildhorn's "The Civil War." He was also a featured vocalist for six years with The Trans-Siberian Orchestra.Alison Lory was in the original cast of "The Scarlet Pimpernel" on Broadway and has been in numerous off-Broadway and regional productions around the country. "A Tribute to Peter, Paul and Mary" runs today, Saturday and Wednesday through June 22. Performances are 8 p.m. Tickets are $24. Call 828-693-0731, 866-732-8008 or visit www.flatrockplayhouse.org for more information.

‘My Life as a Turkey' at Black Bear CafeTransition Hendersonville hosts the "My Life as a Turkey" movie at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Black Bear Cafe, 318 Main St., Hendersonville. Based on a true story, this film documents how Joe, a wildlife artist and naturalist, came to parent 16 wild turkey poults. Deep in the wilds of Florida, a neighbor left a bowl of wild turkey eggs at Joe's doorstep. They hatched while Joe watched on. The turkeys imprinted with the man and their lives became intricately tied. It was a year of wonder, adventure and survival. Joe Hutto kept a journal throughout his life as a turkey. You can read "Illumination in the Flatwoods" by Joe Hutto. There is no charge for this event and all are welcome. For more information, email Diane Rhoades at dianerhoades8@ bellsouth.net or transition hendersonville@gmail.com.

Chimney RockTall Paul and the Pets starts summer concertsChimney Rock kicks off the summer concert series with Tall Paul and the Pets, a five-piece American acoustic band with vocalist from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Gathering Place amphitheater above the town parking lot on Main Street.Food will be available for sale and includes pork loin sandwiches, bratwurst, chicken sausages, salad, chips, drinks and homemade deserts. A 50/50 raffle will also be held. "We are planning this as a fun event for the whole family and inviting everyone to come enjoy the music on the lawn of our beautiful Gathering Place, where you can look out and see the chimney and falls in front of you," said Megan Medina, one of the event's coordinators.

BREVARDFirefly twilight tour at Cradle of ForestryThe Cradle of Forestry in America will hold its annual firefly twilight tour from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Naturalists from the Cradle of Forestry will conduct the firefly program. While waiting for nightfall, the group will discuss the life cycle and special features of firefly biology and behavior. Children can create a firefly craft. Participants can enjoy a short walk on the Pink Beds Trail searching for fireflies, exploring the surrounding forest and discussing forest ecology.Park and meet at the Pink Beds Picnic Area in the Pisgah National Forest on N.C. Highway 276, a short distance north of the entrance to the Forest Discovery Center. Bring a flashlight. Cost is $6 for adults, $3 for ages 15 and younger, and holders of America the Beautiful and Golden Age passes. For more information, visit www.cradleof forestry.org or call 828-877-3130.

TRYONMusic, barbecue make great festivalThe Blue Ridge BBQ & Music Festival will be from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday in Tryon. This year, the festival celebrates its 20th anniversary. The event is held at Harmon Field. Obtaining the N.C. State Championship designation from the governor adds prestige to the festival. Former governors James B. Hunt, Mike Easley and Beverly Perdue, and current Gov. Pat McCrory, have renewed the championship designation each year. That honor goes to the highest-scoring North Carolina team competing.The 2013 festival will offer music on two stages both days, the Foothills Craft's Fair and a Kids and Teens Fun Park with carnival rides and games. The third annual Classic Car Show will be held all day Saturday, and a "grand finale" fireworks display will light up the sky after dark on Saturday.Call 828-859-7427 for more information.